Portugese Custard Tarts

Portugese Custard Tarts

I have a husband who totally adores custard in any way shape or form, but custard tarts are his very favourite way to enjoy it. He loves nothing more than a traditional British Custard tart, chilled and wobbly and heavily dusted with nutmeg. These are not them. These are Portugese Custard Tarts, and they are very different than the traditional British Custard Tart. You can find my recipe for that here.

As I said Portugese Custard Tarts are quite different. Known officially as Pastéis de Nata, Portuguese Custard Tarts are composed of a rich egg custard nestled in shatteringly crisp flaky pastry. I have never been to Portugal, so don't shoot me if you don't think these are authentic . . . these are pretty close in my honest opinion, and yes I am a tad bit biased.

I will admit right now, all I have ever had are ones I have made myself. They are fabulously tasty. I can no longer remember exactly where I got this recipe from, but I can tell you they are pretty wonderful. I have learned a few things through the years of making them.

Use an all butter puff pastry. This is the best. Roll it up as tightly as you can and then slice it into rounds. I flatten them somewhat between the palms of my hands before I start to press them into the pan.

I find it really helps to put a tiny round of baking paper in the bottom of your muffin cups, just in case they stick. I a...

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